Gupta Period


  1. Who of the following adopted Garuda's dynasty emblem after the imperial Guptas ?









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    Rashtrakutas adopted Garuda as dynastic emblem after the imperial Gupta. Silver coins of the Gupta kings Chandragupta II and his son Kumargupta I adopted the Western Satrap design (itself derived from the Indo-Greeks) with bust of the ruler and pseudo-Greek inscription on the obverse, and a royal eagle (Garuda, the dynastic symbol of the Guptas) replacing the Chaitya hill with star and crescent on the reverse.

    Correct Option: A

    Rashtrakutas adopted Garuda as dynastic emblem after the imperial Gupta. Silver coins of the Gupta kings Chandragupta II and his son Kumargupta I adopted the Western Satrap design (itself derived from the Indo-Greeks) with bust of the ruler and pseudo-Greek inscription on the obverse, and a royal eagle (Garuda, the dynastic symbol of the Guptas) replacing the Chaitya hill with star and crescent on the reverse.


  1. The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavira Swami was held at









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    The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavir Swami was held at Nalanda. Parsva, the traditional predecessor of Mahavira is the first Jain figure for whom there is reasonable historical evidence. He might have lived somewhere in the 9th-7th century BCE. Flowers of Parsva are mentioned in the canonical books; and a legend in the Uttaradhyayana sutra relates a meeting between a disciple of Parsva and a disciple of Mahavira which brought about the union of the old branch of the Jain church and the new one.

    Correct Option: D

    The first meeting of Ghosal with Mahavir Swami was held at Nalanda. Parsva, the traditional predecessor of Mahavira is the first Jain figure for whom there is reasonable historical evidence. He might have lived somewhere in the 9th-7th century BCE. Flowers of Parsva are mentioned in the canonical books; and a legend in the Uttaradhyayana sutra relates a meeting between a disciple of Parsva and a disciple of Mahavira which brought about the union of the old branch of the Jain church and the new one.



  1. Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini, continued the historical narration of Kalhana upto









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    Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the historical narration of kalhana up to sultan Zainul Abidin. Rajatarangini, which consists of 7,826 verses, is divided into eight books. Book I attempts to weave imaginary tales of Kashmir kings into epic legends. Gonanda was the first king and a contemporary and enemy of the Hindu deity Krishna.

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    Jonaraja, in his Rajatarangini continued the historical narration of kalhana up to sultan Zainul Abidin. Rajatarangini, which consists of 7,826 verses, is divided into eight books. Book I attempts to weave imaginary tales of Kashmir kings into epic legends. Gonanda was the first king and a contemporary and enemy of the Hindu deity Krishna.


  1. Who among the following took strong steps to stop gambling in his state ?









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    Kumargupta took strong steps to stop gambling in his state. As because of gambling, there were various crimes spread in society. For that he appointed some persons in different regions to give report of illegal acts.

    Correct Option: C

    Kumargupta took strong steps to stop gambling in his state. As because of gambling, there were various crimes spread in society. For that he appointed some persons in different regions to give report of illegal acts.



  1. The Turkish brought with them musical instruments









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    The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India bagan to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name; the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubab], which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabla and Sitar.

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    The Turkish brought with them musical instruments Rabab and Sarangi. During this time, the music of North India bagan to acquire and adapt to the presence of Persian language, music, and musical instruments, such as the Setar, from which the Sitar got its name; the Kemancheh and Santur, which became popular in Kashmir; and the Rabab [alternately known as Rebab and Rubab], which preceded the Sarod. New instruments were introduced, including the Tabla and Sitar.